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Mike Shinoda is widely known through his work with the band Linkin Park, although I’m more of a fan of his hip-hop/rap project Fort Minor and his album, The Rising Tied.

He also has a degree in illustration, and is a graduate from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. This past Sunday August 30th, Joz and I had the honor to go see Mike Shinoda at the Japanese American National Museum in LA’s Little Tokyo, where he presented artwork from his previous show Glorious Excess (Born) in 2008. (His other art exhibit, Diamond, Spades, Hearts and Clubs, was presented at Gallery 1988.)

I was totally hyped and anxious — not only go to see Mike Shinoda, but to also see what was in store regarding his art.

I went to the Japanese American National Museum tonight for Mike Shinoda's unveiling of his new exhibit called, "Glorious Excess (Dies)." It was a promotional event and Mike Shinoda was there to sign autographs and meet fans. The set up was pretty amazing to me, since admission was free and you had the option to buy something for him to sign, but could just opt out to take a free picture with the humble star. Usually events like these get you to pay for something somehow.

Just checked out the preview of Mike Shinoda’s Glorious Excess (Dies) show at the Japanese American National Museum, the follow up to his Glorious Excess (Born) show last year. It’s stunning ~ a definite must see ~ and what’s nice is that besides the fact that the work is technically beautiful and a fun mix of skulls, urban art, "vanitas", mixed media wallpapering with gossip rags, a casket and silver skeleton, video and more… the way it all comes together as a thought provoking look at the life (and death) of celebrity through paparazzi and the consumption engine behind it all is fascinating ~ especially coming from Shinoda who is most known for Linkin Park and Fort Minor, and he is also an Art Center trained graphic artist and illustrator.

Mike Shinoda opened his Glorious Excess (Dies) solo at the Japanese American National Museum on Friday to a staggering line waiting for the public reception opening at 8 PM. Dailydujour was fortunate to make the VIP opening which featured several notable guests including Rob Dyrdek, Joe Hahn, Lisa Ling, James Jean, Roger Gastman, Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins, and more.

The show has been shrouded mostly in secrecy –preview pics have been few and far between. This approach enhanced the impact of the opening. There were quite a few impressive surprises in store for the crowd including a custom Honda motorcycle emblazoned with Shinoda’s GLXS art positioned just in front of the gallery entrance.

Following his highly-successful 2008 show, Glorious Excess (Born), Mike Shinoda returns to the National Museum to unveil his latest collection of paintings and digital works. Larger, broader, and more sensational than before, Glorious Excess (Dies) is the next chapter in his series exploring society’s obsession with celebrity culture, consumer addiction, and fascination with excess.

Do you get defensive when your creative vision is criticized after days of painstaking work? So did Mike Shinoda, who isn’t just a super-successful musician but also an exciting artist. He was kind enough to talk exclusively to SUBvert about his own personal and sometimes painful experiences in the early days of Linkin Park. Read on to discover how you can use Mike’s hard-learned lessons to boost YOUR creative career…

Glorious Excess (Dies): Paintings by Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda

August 30 - October 4, 2009

Following his highly-successful 2008 show, Glorious Excess (Born), Mike Shinoda returns to the National Museum to unveil his latest collection of paintings and digital works. Larger, broader, and more sensational than before, Glorious Excess (Dies) is the next chapter in his series exploring society’s obsession with celebrity culture, consumer addiction, and fascination with excess.

Shinoda’s new works continue to evolve, blending his personal experiences in the spotlight with social commentary and fine art technique while expanding his signature visual vocabulary, juxtaposing symbols of death, money and sex against vibrant neo-pop imagery. In an age where superstardom dominates the media, Glorious Excess (Dies) immortalizes consumption, fame and wealth, challenging the viewer to question what is real.

SPECIAL AUCTION
Mike Shinoda’s Customized “Icon” Honda Fury

The Japanese American National Museum, in collaboration with Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, have teamed up with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. to create a customized “Icon” Honda Fury.

This brand new, under warranty 2010 Honda Fury was donated by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in conjunction with the exhibition Glorious Excess (Dies). Mr. Shinoda has donated his time and talents to create this custom Honda Fury that features a custom wrap of his art as well as his own personal additions. Together, they have provided a one-of-a-kind art work opportunity for one lucky purchaser.

FOR MEMBERS ONLY: A Conversation with Mike Shinoda

$40.00 per person

Join other JANM members for this special and intimate event as he discusses Glorious Excess and engages in a dialogue about his art. Signing to follow.

This ticketed event is open to Japanese American National Museum members
only. Tickets will go on sale on-line only Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 10:00
AM, PST. Limit two tickets per membership; space is limited.